put through
verb
put through; putting through; puts through
1
: to carry to a successful conclusion
put through a number of reforms
2
a
: to make a telephone connection for
b
: to obtain a connection for (a telephone call)
Synonyms of put through
Examples of put through in a Sentence
the incoming university president is vowing to put through the sort of sweeping changes that will propel the school into the top tier academically
Recent Examples on the Web
There, the chair was put through its paces by the jumping forms of the designer’s young children.
—
Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The rehearsal augurs Starship’s coming test flight—its 12th—which will mark the first time the latest version of vehicle is put through its paces.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
An 88th-minute winner from Haris Tabakovic ensured Gladbach’s survival, after the Bosnian was put through on goal by Rocco Reitz.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 May 2026
It has been rigorously tested for resilience, including being put through several washing cycles.
—Shirl Leigh
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for put through
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The rehearsal augurs Starship’s coming test flight—its 12th—which will mark the first time the latest version of vehicle is put through its paces.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
An 88th-minute winner from Haris Tabakovic ensured Gladbach’s survival, after the Bosnian was put through on goal by Rocco Reitz.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 3 May 2026
It has been rigorously tested for resilience, including being put through several washing cycles.
—Shirl Leigh
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for put through
Cite this Entry
“Put through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20through. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
